GTA 6 Will Be Another Rockstar Masterpiece, But Its Online Mode Has Me Worried
There is little doubt that Grand Theft Auto VI’s single-player campaign will be a landmark achievement. Rockstar’s track record, combined with over a decade of development, suggests a narrative and world of unparalleled depth. However, as my excitement builds for the story of Jason and Lucia, a familiar anxiety creeps in when I think about the game’s other half: the inevitable next iteration of GTA Online.
The current GTA Online evolved from a simple multiplayer add-on into a sprawling, chaotic ecosystem. Its core loop, however, became synonymous with the grind. Progress often felt like a second job, requiring hours of repetitive missions to afford the coolest content, with Shark Cards offering a paid shortcut. This model, while profitable, could turn fun into frustration.
My primary concern for GTA VI Online is how this grind will interact with the game’s biggest new feature: its massive map. Leaks and fan projections suggest the state of Leonida will dwarf Los Santos. While thrilling for exploration, this scale could become a major pain point in online missions. Imagine lengthy, vulnerable delivery runs across vast swamps and highways, with up to 32 players potentially lying in wait to disrupt them. What looks immersive in single-player could feel like tedious commuting in multiplayer.
Furthermore, history suggests the online mode may launch relatively barebones, with content rolling out over years. A huge, sparsely populated map at launch could emphasize emptiness rather than opportunity. The absence of a reliable fast-travel system—a quality-of-life feature present in Red Dead Online—would exacerbate this issue.
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Rockstar has the chance to learn from past criticisms. The hope is that GTA VI Online will offer more engaging, varied ways to earn money and better tools to navigate its world efficiently. While I have full faith in the single-player story, the online experience needs to evolve from a grind into a genuinely fun, sustainable playground. Otherwise, the game’s greatest strength—its expansive world—could become its online mode’s most tedious flaw.